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Follow Emily's inspiring journey of overcoming shoulder pain with OrthoCarolina. Discover how Dr. Grant Mostak's expertise and cutting-edge treatment led to a successful recovery, allowing Emily to return to championship-level beach volleyball after a SLAP tear surgery.

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Pat Hayes, a veteran and orthopedic surgeon, whose beginnings in a military family led to a remarkable career. From making a lasting impact on his community and beyond, explore the transformative power of military service and the legacy of service that inspires others. Join us in honoring Dr. Hayes's story on Veterans Day and celebrating the resilience, dedication, and generosity that define his extraordinary life.

Join Eli Patrick on his remarkable journey from a snowboarding mishap and clavicle fracture to a successful orthopedic surgery by Dr. Burbank. Discover how he overcame the challenges, battled post-surgery physical therapy, and returned to his beloved adventure sports with unwavering determination. Follow Eli's story of resilience, and find inspiration in his fearless pursuit of high-risk activities.

Learn how to prevent pickleball injuries with insights from an orthopedic surgeon. Discover common injuries, such as foot and ankle injuries, low back injuries, and shoulder and elbow injuries, and find out how to reduce the risk through proper warm-up, stretching, and exercise. Seek professional guidance for treatment and rehabilitation if injuries occur. Stay safe and enjoy pickleball without the worry of getting hurt. 

Join us for the 35th Sports Medicine Symposium as we discuss the principles of injury prevention, recognition, and treatment of athletic shouder injuries.

Shoulder dislocation and instability with OrthoCarolina MD, Bryan Saltzman.

Following Amy Remer's cancer diagnosis in 2017, her care team was forced to amputate her left arm at the shoulder, and her insurance claim for a specialized prosthetic arm was denied. Amy recently received a donated custom robotic arm through the organization Arms for All, founded by two OrthoCarolina physicians.

Common questions in arm care for baseball athletes. 

Having surgery is never easy, but being ready at home can help reduce anxiety for the post-op experience and make you more comfortable after shoulder surgery.

Inflammation and pain is the body’s natural reaction to an injury. To ease that pain and help the body heal faster, is it better to use ice or heat?

In the inaugural Orthopedic Anatomy Series event, OrthoCarolina shoulder surgeons and Experience Anatomy educators dive into the anatomy of common shoulder injuries and treatments.

Discussing orthopedic injuries and topics that affect you most. Watch our live stream on Facebook & YouTube (@orthocarolina).

Rotator cuff injuries or tears are one of the most commonly encountered shoulder problems seen by orthopedic surgeons.

Adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder, is frequently treated in the physical therapy setting due to the pain and loss of upper extremity function that can occur as a result of the development of the pathology.

Just above your rotator cuff, you have a fluid-filled sac called a bursa. The job of the bursa is to provide a cushion between tendons and bones. Bursa can become inflamed which can cause pain.

Finding yourself grabbing your neck and shoulders after a long day at work? Try these neck and shoulder stretches physical therapist-approved stretches.

Orthobiologics -- which you may hear referred to as biologics, cell-based therapy, regenerative medicine or stem cell therapy -- are derived from substances that naturally exist in the body.

Bicep tendinitis is the inflammation of the upper bicep tendon and those who experience it often complain of shoulder pain.

Dr. Robert Morgan and Scot Rheinecker, PA, perform a partial rotator cuff surgery. This video takes viewers through the entire process and addresses some FAQs about the type of surgery.

Dr. Robert “Bobby” Morgan will perform the Regeneten Rotator Cuff Bioinductive Implant surgical procedure, a new technology designed to improve the treatment of rotator cuff disease, live on Facebook.

With bovine collagen helping the body use its own natural ability to heal, patients see less pain and half the recovery time as compared to traditional surgery. Plus, find out how you can see this procedure performed LIVE!

Nationally recognized physicians for Shoulder Care.